Doje Cezhug
Doje Cezhug (born December 1962; Chinese: 多吉次珠) is an ethnic Tibetan politician in the People's Republic of China. He was the mayor of Lhasa between 2007 and 2013 and currently serves as the Vice Chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Region.[1] He is an outspoken critic of the Dalai Lama for his alleged role in instigating the 2008 Lhasa violence and pursues a growth-based economic policy in Lhasa anchored in tourism.
2008 violence
Cezhug rose to prominence as a critic of the 2008 Lhasa violence, and its alleged instigators, the advisors of the Dalai Lama. He published an article in China Daily on April 1 of that year, titled "Do you call this peaceful?" In it, he rejects characterizations of the riots as "peaceful demonstrations", and mocks the "hypocrisy" of the Dalai Lama claiming to represent peace and nonviolence. 18 civilians have died and 250 million yuan were lost in the violence.[2] Soon after, though, Cezhug was safely able to attend the national PCC conference, where he announced that Lhasa was calm and that he did not have to impose martial law.[3] The mayor accepted some criticism of his policies, saying "The March 14 riot exposed some problems and they have now all been solved". In the two years since the riot, the "floating population" has been more strictly controlled, and living standards have increased, says the mayor.[4]
Economic policy
Cezhug has said that "sabotage from the Dalai Lama group remains the biggest obstacle in the way of Tibet's development". He believes that Lhasa's economy is driven by tourism, and riots instigated by the group can deter tourists. Cezhug aims to revitalize the city with more aggressive tax cuts and reinforcement of public security.[5] The mayor defends his campaign of modernization, saying "Nowadays, Tibetan people have been living a modern life while enjoying the development of traditional Tibetan culture."[6]
References
- ^ Staff (16 March 2008). "Doje Cezhug Pictures - NPC Fifth Plenary Session". Zimbio. Retrieved 2010-02-03.
- ^ "Special report: Dalai clique's separatist activities condemned". Xinhua. 2008-04-01. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "Lhasa returns to normality". The Hindu. 2008-03-17. Archived from the original on 2008-03-20. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ Jia, Cui (2010-03-11). "'Tibet's development on course'". China Daily. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ "Dalai Lama group's sabotage biggest obstacle to Tibet's development". Xinhua. People's Daily. 2009-03-06. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
- ^ Gomez, Edward M. (2008-03-18). "Tibet today: "Cultural genocide" or prosperous "modern life"?". San Francisco Chronicle. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
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- Architecture of Lhasa
- Lingkhor
- Potala Palace
- Norbulingka
- Jokhang
- Tsomon Ling
- Ganden Monastery
- Kundeling Monastery
- Nechung
- Drolma Lhakhang Temple
- Yangpachen Monastery
- Drepung Monastery
- Ramoche Temple
- Reting Monastery
- Sanga Monastery
- Yerpa
- Sera Monastery
- Chupzang Nunnery
- Drakri Hermitage
- Garu Nunnery
- Keutsang Hermitage
- Keutsang East Hermitage
- Keutsang Hermitage
- Khardo Hermitage
- Negodong Nunnery
- Nenang Monastery
- Pabonka Hermitage
- Panglung Hermitage
- Purbuchok Hermitage
- Rakhadrak Hermitage
- Sera Monastery
- Sera Chöding Hermitage
- Sera Gönpasar Hermitage
- Sera Utsé Hermitage
- Takten Hermitage
- Trashi Chöling Hermitage
- Barkhor
- Chokpori
- Drapchi Prison
- Lhasa Zhol Pillar
- Tromzikhang
- Nyang bran
- Hutoushan Reservoir
- Samdrup Pohang
- Labrang Nyingba
- Monument of Jiangsu Road
- Treasure of the Plateau
- Lhasa Racecourse
- Potala Palace Inner Stele
- Lhasa Martyrs' Mausoleum
- Qinghai-Tibet-Sichuan-Tibet Highway Monument
- Consulate General of Nepal, Lhasa
- Lhalu Pohang
- Shirin Dorje Pohang
- Office building of the Preparatory Committee for the Tibet Autonomous Region
- Lhasa Auditorium
- Tibet Working People's Cultural Palace
- Lhasa North and South Mountain Greening Project
- Office of the Representative of the Central People's Government in Tibet
- Potala Palace Square
- Tibetan People's Hall
- Tibet Museum
- Tibet Museum of Natural Science
- Tibet Himalaya Mountaineering Guide School
- Tibet Stadium
- Lhasa Youth Activity Center
- Tibetan Hospital of the Tibet Autonomous Region
- Tibet Autonomous Region Mass Art Museum
- Lhasa Comprehensive Pavilion
- Tibet Autonomous Region Archives
- Lhasa Mass Culture and Sports Center
- Lhasa Cinema City
- Tibet Rug Mansion
- Lhasa Donggar Wholesale Market
- Tibet Exhibition Center
- Memorial Hall Marking the Emancipation of More Than One Million Serfs
- Lhasa Half Marathon
- Lhasa Airport
- Damxung railway station
- Lhasa railway station
- Lhasa West railway station
- Wumatang railway station
- Yangbajain railway station
- G109
- G318
- G6 Beijing–Lhasa Expressway
- North Linkor Road
- Central Beijing Road
- Norbulingka Road
- Jiangsu Road
- Jinzhu West Road
- Lhasa River Special Bridge
- Lhasa Passenger Station
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- Jigme Namgyal